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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.29, 8,490.92 and 2,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.29, 8,490.92 and 2,592.45 is: 3,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.29 : 8,490.92 = 2,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.29/8,490.92 = 2,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.29x = 8,490.92 × 2,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.29x = 22,012,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,272.59/5,668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.41

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